So anybody else here a dieter? Trying to lose LARGE amounts of weight? Post some advice.


I am a diet fanatic as of July 2012. I've lost 75 pounds without exercising (I am a lazy lady)

In the beginning, I did low carb. Slim Jims, pork skins, ham. That was it for a solid two months. I lost 20 pounds and my patience. I can't stand repetitive foods.

So after that I went to extreme low calorie dieting (1400 for the first month, 1200 for the next few, then 1000 -yes, I'm aware this was unhealthy- since October 2013)

About three months ago I had a major life change and let's just say chocolate became my best friend after losing something sweeter to me.

I've gained back about 30 pounds, and I need inspiration to keep moving.

What are some of your diet foods? I'll be listing a few "recipes" (again, I'm lazy.. cooking doesn't run well with me, so this might not interest anybody else)



1) The Amurricun Bahreeto (haaha)

Start with a medium/small flour tortilla (around 140 calories)
Pour some mustard in a diagonal line (ZERO BEAUTIFUL DELICIOUS calories)
Pour some LOW CALORIE (I suggest Kraft's light) Mayonnaise (around 70 calories)
Shredded cheese up along the lines (I suggest Weight Watcher's Reduced Fat Four Cheese Italian Blend Shredded Cheese) (around 70 calories)
Now.. add a meat you prefer, such a sliced ham or turkey (I ALWAYS use Oscar Mayer's Smoked Turkey Breast) (55 calories per serving)

Wrap that baby up and slap her on a pan, grill until browned. Delicious and only 335 calories. A great lunch with minimal effort (win!)


2) Mama's Diet Grilled Cheese
Pepperidge Farm and Sara Lee both have a line of low calorie breads..

I use Pepperidge Farm's Very Thin slices (45 calories a pop)
Add some of that amazing Kraft's Light Mayonnaise (a smidgen is 70 calories)
A single slice of Weight Watcher's Colby Jack (60 calories a slice)
Add some pepper and lettuce, grill to personal taste

Another great lunch, at only 220 calories. I usually side this with broccoli and a light ranch dressing (most are around 50-70 calories a serving)


3) Just a simple Omelet

Two Egg omelet (140 calories)
Add Banana Peppers (whopping zero calories)
Shredded cheese (again, Weight Watchers saves with around 70 calories per serving)
Ham/Turkey as you please (shred it up and spread it out for around 60 calories a serving)

270 calorie breakfast? Awesome. Add a light Yoplait yogurt for only 90 calories more and you did a great job of eating healthy and within reason


4) Tilapia

Okay, this is self explanatory. Tilapia is a GREAT fish with delicious flavor and is the easiest thing to make.
I buy Kroger's prepackaged pieces (estimated 100 calories a piece) and cook three at a time for a meal.
Just pop 'em on a piece of foil in a cookie pan after spraying it with Pam or some other oil (sticking fish is not good fish)
Add your choice of spices. I personally like a little lemon juice, or lime salt, and some Beer Batter flavor, usually McCormick brand.
Cook for 15 minutes on 350 degrees. Boom.

Easy 300 calorie lunch, dinner, hell - even breakfast if you're like me and don't care what time of day it is. A craving is a craving.



And, a side note, Progresso's Light soup line has been helpful for dinners, ranging from 120 - 200 calories a can.


So post your delicious snacks and meals. Or advice. I know you're lurking. You wanna drop that last ten pounds.

I'm also looking for a fellow dieter to 'race' with, essentially somebody to push me (and me push back) into reaching goals.

So let's chat No judgement here. I ate cans of icing in my worst days, so it's safe to say I've probably been there and done that for anything else.